‘Cloudy’ looking quartz starlight?

Sherilee Gray · Feb 4, 2019

Hi

I’m hoping someone can advise me. My black quartz tiles always look cloudy/dusty after washing unless I get on my hands and knees and buff them to within an inch of their lives! My knees are in agony! Is there an easier way of getting a wet look?

Thanks

J Sid · Feb 4, 2019

hope your not using washing up.liquid

what are you washing them with? Could be a build of cleaning products

Qwerty · Feb 4, 2019

Any pics?

Sherilee Gray · Feb 4, 2019

JulianSidney said:
hope your not using washing up.liquid

what are you washing them with? Could be a build of cleaning products

Hi, I’m using just plain ol’ water. I have tried cold water and a steam mop but both have the same effect

Sherilee Gray · Feb 4, 2019

Plan Tec Tiling said:
Any pics?

Not with me but I will put some on later

J Sid · Feb 4, 2019

are you in a hard water area?

Tile Shop · Feb 4, 2019

The steam mop is a huge no-no on quartz. The temperature (120C....ish) can cause the resin to expand and curl the tile, and it can also damage the resin so that with prolonged use, it will etch the surface and reduce the polish.

A photo would help before advising a cleaner, but depending on whether the polished finish is actually affected and not just a film over them, you can add a surface sealer like LTP Glaze Protector which will put a certain amount of shine back.

Another new product, LTP Satin..... despite the name it's a liquid finishing wax that can be mechanically polished up to a higher shine.

Test areas should be conducted first, other cleaning and maintenance brands are available.

Sherilee Gray · Feb 4, 2019

Here’s a photo, you can see the line where I can run my finger over it and it’s like when you wipe it over a dusty surface

Sherilee Gray · Feb 4, 2019

JulianSidney said:
are you in a hard water area?

Yes, the water here is quite bad. Kettle is always getting furry and the showers get a pinkish mould unless they are steamed regularly.

Sherilee Gray · Feb 6, 2019

Anyone?

Qwerty · Feb 6, 2019

Phone technical support at Lithofin ( @Lithofin BOB ) and they will be able to help

Sherilee Gray · Feb 6, 2019

Thank you

J Sid · Feb 6, 2019

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‘Cloudy’ looking quartz starlight?

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